introduction

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "act of bringing into existence," from Old French introduccion and directly from Latin introductionem (nominative introductio) "a leading in," noun of action from past participle stem of introducere "to lead in, bring in, to introduce," from intro- "inward, to the inside" (see intro-) + ducere "to lead" (see duke (n.)). Meaning "initial instruction in a subject; an introductory statement" is mid-15c. The sense of "formal presentation of one person to another" is from 1711.

Example Sentences for introduction

One purpose of this introduction is to prepare the reader for such a shock.

After much contriving, she secured an introduction to that young man.

The letter of introduction being, of course, an open one, we read it.

He will carry this note himself, which is to serve as an introduction to you, with whom he longs to be acquainted.

Kingozi interposed in haste before the introduction ...

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